Upon completion of the program, attendees will receive a certificate of participation. Attendees will review the new program for safe food procedures and practices for growing, harvesting and processing hops. For Questions or help registering, please contact: Mark Trowbridge Top Hops Farms, 810-422-8040

If you signed up at the GLH&B Conference, please confirm registration using the links above.

1st Quarter Board Meeting & General Assembly

Board Meeting: 11am–NoonThe Board Meeting is open to membership. We will be discussing the general business of the association, approve former minutes, review and approve financial statements, and other pertinent business. Main meeting: Noon–2pmTopics and speakers have not yet been determined, so we’ll be taking suggestions as to what you would like to discuss in the main part of the meeting.Networking: 2–3pm

Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference

The conference will feature a track on hop as well as barley and malt for designed for both growers and brewers. Several prominent speakers from around the country will be on hand to discuss: horticultural practices, pest and disease control, harvest and post-harvest practices, nutrient management, and much more. There is a pre-conference hop introductory track on Monday, March 12 and then a focus on advanced hop production along with barley and malt topics on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 13-14.

2017 Summer Farm Tours / IPM Demonstrations

Hop Growers of Michigan and Michigan State University Extension are partnering up this summer to provide integrated pest management education at the annual hop tours.

The meetings will kick off with an introduction of the farm, followed by IPM education. The IPM portion of the tour will include a review of the major pests of hop as well as how to scout for and identify them. The event will wrap-up with a tour of the farm and some time to talk informally.

Growers are encouraged to bring unknown plant and insect samples for diagnosis. Please place samples in sealed bags as a courtesy to our host farms. These meetings will be held outside rain or shine, so dress accordingly and plan for inclement weather. Registration is required, but the program is free. Donations to Hop Growers of Michigan may be made at the event.

Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Beer Fest
July 21-22, 2017
Ypsilanti, MIHop Growers of Michigan needs 1 hour blocks of volunteers to man our booth for this event. If you are interested in helping here, please contact the Chairperson or Secretary to get you signed up. We will remind everyone closer to the event.

International Hop Congress
July 30th – August 2, 2017
Yakima, Washingtoncheck back for details

Would you like to host a summer farm tour? Please contact hgofmi@gmail.com!

MSU IPM dates will soon be announced!

MDARD / DEQ Water Use Reporting Due
Saturday, April 1, 2017If you have wells that have the capacity of drawing 70 GPM or higher on your farm, you are required to report your water use annually to the state. This is the deadline for the previous year’s water useage.

1st Quarter HGM Board Meeting and General Assembly
Backroom of Lansing Brewing Company
518 E. Shiawassee St.
Lansing, MI, 48912
Sunday, February 12, 2017 | 1–5pmCurrent, past, & those interested in becoming members. The meeting should take the first two hours with the second two hours being socializing and networking time.

Hop Growers of Michigan’s summer farm tours this year are in the record books for 2016! The season for learning from the tours was excellent and the weather cooperated for everyone of them and plenty of knowledge was shared!

The importance for visiting and learning from commercial growers is a key effort that we believe is vital to understanding, what it takes to grow hops successfully. Right from the folks that are using growing practices for the highest yields and committed to quality.

Three farms this year opened their gates to the public. Many questions were answered by having the grower and equipment used right on sight. This year the three farms chosen were members of HGM that ranged in size and location within the state. High Five Hops of Marshall, Hop Head Farms Baroda location and Pine Ridge Farms of Custer.

A lot of planning and hard work goes into hosting a tour. We say THANK YOU for your hospitality and dedication to this industry!! Always great food… and of course beer brewed from the area with local hops consumed!!

2017 is looking to be another great year of education by HGM! If you are interested in hosting a tour next year please contact us…

Until then success to you and yours in growing the hop fields of your dreams through desire, hard work and education partnered with Hop Growers of Michigan!

2nd Quarter HGM Board Meeting and Summer General Assembly
Backroom of Lansing Brewing Company
518 E. Shiawassee St.
Lansing, MI, 48912
Sunday, June 26, 2016 | 1–5pmThis will be the official second quarter meeting and a general assembly of all members and those interesting in becoming members. The meeting should take the first two hours with the second two hours being socializing and networking time.

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Hop Growers of Michigan makes a positive difference in Michigan’s hop industry by supporting educational opportunities and research for better hop production and processing, as well as advocating for and promoting the use of Michigan grown hops.